Busang Collen Kebinatshipi Sets World-Leading 100m Times at Botswana Nationals
- Busang Collen Kebinatshipi has established the world-leading time in the 100m for the 2026 season following a dominant performance at the Botswana National Athletics Championship.
- According to World Athletics, the sprinter achieved the sub-10 second feat twice in a single day during the championships.
- While his recent 100m performance marks a significant breakthrough in shorter sprints, Kebinatshipi is already established as a premier athlete in longer distances.
Busang Collen Kebinatshipi has established the world-leading time in the 100m for the 2026 season following a dominant performance at the Botswana National Athletics Championship. On April 4, 2026, Kebinatshipi became the first sprinter to clock a time under 10 seconds this year.
According to World Athletics, the sprinter achieved the sub-10 second feat twice in a single day during the championships. He secured the national title in the men’s 100m final by recording a time of 9.89 seconds.
Versatility Across Sprint Disciplines
While his recent 100m performance marks a significant breakthrough in shorter sprints, Kebinatshipi is already established as a premier athlete in longer distances. He is the reigning 400m world champion and currently holds the number one world ranking in the men’s 400m.
His profile with World Athletics lists him as a competitor in the 100 metres, 200 metres, 400 metres, 4×400 metres relay, and the mixed 4×400 metres relay. In addition to his world title, he is an Olympic Games silver medallist and a three-time African champion.
Kebinatshipi has also found success in team events, having previously won the World Athletics Relays.
Career Personal Bests and Rankings
The 22-year-old athlete, born on February 13, 2004, has consistently set high marks across multiple events. His personal best in the 400 metres is 43.53 seconds, a national record set on September 18, 2025.
In the 200 metres, where he is currently ranked number 45 in the world, his personal best is 20.08 seconds, achieved on May 17, 2025.
His performance on April 4, 2026, represents a substantial improvement in the 100m. His previous recorded result in the event was 10.53 seconds on March 8, 2026, though that mark was noted as not legal.
Relay Contributions
Kebinatshipi has contributed to several national and area records in relay competitions. On August 10, 2024, he was part of the 4×400 metres relay team that clocked 2:54.53, setting both an African record and a national record.
He also holds a national record in the mixed 4×400 metres relay with a time of 3:13.99, which was established on March 19, 2024.